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Getting to Corn Island

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To reach Corn Island from Managua, you have two main options: flying or traveling by land and boat.

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By Plane

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The quickest way to get to Little Corn Island is by flying with La Costena airline. You can book your flight and find the latest schedules on their website.

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By Land and Boat

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If you prefer a scenic route, you can take a bus from Managua to Bluefields, followed by a boat to Corn Island. This option typically takes 1 to 2 days, especially if you choose to stay overnight in Bluefields (which we recommend!).

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- Bus from Managua to Bluefields:
  - Duration: Approximately 7 hours  
  - Departures: Daily from Mayoreo Market at 6 AM, 8 AM, 10 AM, 12 PM, 2:30 PM, 5 PM, 7 PM, 9 PM, and 11 PM  
  - Price: Around $8 per person

 

- Boat from Bluefields to Corn Island: 
  - **Hilario Sanchez boat:**  
  - Departures: Every Wednesday and Saturday at 9 AM from the municipal wharf  
  - Duration: Approximately 8 hours  
  - Price: $8 per person

 

Traveling Between Big Corn Island and Little Corn Island

To travel between the islands, the public boat schedule is as follows:

- **Little Corn Island to Big Corn Island:**  
  - 6:30 AM and 1:30 PM  

- **Big Corn Island to Little Corn Island:**  
  - 10:00 AM and 4:30 PM  

If you have an early morning flight from Managua, you might wonder whether to stay overnight on Big Corn Island. While we have never missed a flight by taking the morning panga, it’s always good to plan ahead. The panga schedule aligns with flight times, so you can enjoy an extra night on Little Corn!

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Private Shuttle Service

We can arrange a private shuttle for our guests between the islands. This service includes:

- A taxi ($1 per person) waiting for you at Corn Island airport to take you to the boat departure point.
- A direct boat transfer to our beach in Little Corn Island.

**Pricing:**  
- $100 for up to 4 people  
- $25 for each additional passenger  

We will handle all the details for you, and you can also use this service for your return trip.

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Water Taxi Option

If you prefer using the public boat to Little Corn Island, we can assist you in arranging a water taxi from the wharf to our beach for $10 per person.

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 Luggage Assistance

For help with your luggage, we can send someone with a wheelbarrow to transport your bags along the path to our place. Just let us know if you need this service, and we’ll have a representative from Derek's Place ready to assist at the wharf. If you didn’t arrange for help in advance, you can hire someone at the dock. The minimum fee for this service is around 350 Cordobas (approximately $10 USD).

We’ve also included a map highlighting the path to our place from the wharf in red, in case you prefer to walk. The walk takes about 20 minutes.

Feel free to contact us via WhatsApp if you need any assistance. 

Remember to embrace the journey, as unexpected moments often make for the best stories!

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